Dog ear yeast infections are easily diagnosed conditions that are not always easy to treat. According to Dog-Health-Guide.org the mild cases are often easy to treat by simply washing and drying the ear out. However, chronic or severe cases require veterinarian intervention for treatment. It is important to take a dog to the veterinarian to discern the type of ear infection that the dog may have and the appropriate treatment. Understanding the symptoms of the ear yeast infection will help to eliminate surprises at the veterinarian's office.
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Excessive Ear Wax
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According to Dog-Health-Guide.org, a dog with an ear yeast infection will present with excessive ear wax. This ear wax will have a foul odor and a pink to brown coloration. This wax will coat the interior of the ear and quickly block the ear if not cleaned out regularly.
Skin Changes
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A veterinarian will notice a change in the texture and thickness of a dog's ear skin when the dog has an ear yeast infection. The skin will become thicker and will take on a sponge-like texture. In most cases, this is a reversible condition, although if the condition becomes chronic or is left undiagnosed for a long period, the condition can be permanent.
Excessive Scratching
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A dog with an ear yeast infection will often be scratching its ears. This may be accompanied with moaning or groaning while the scratching is occurring. This will be more prevalent if the owner scratches or rubs the dog's ears for it. This scratching can become so aggressive that it causes the hair from around the dog's ears to fall out and the skin to break open.
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